Vincent’s Drugstore in Freshfields is closing today, Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00 pm. They will be closed all day tomorrow, New Year’s Day and will reopen on Thursday, January 2 with normal hours.
-Tidelines Editors
Category: Health and Wellness
Driving Precautions for The Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon Dec 14
The 46th Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon and Half Marathon is this Saturday, December 14, at 8:00 am. Both the marathon and half marathon courses are Certified and Sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Organization and the marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
The Race Expo and Packet Pick-up are on Friday and Saturday. After the race on Saturday, there are several events for the runners and spectators on both Saturday and Sunday.
This means Bohicket Road, Main Road, and River Road will be busy the few days before the race, as well as Saturday afternoon and Sunday after the race. Freshfields might also get a bit congested.
For more information on the race and activities click here.
Good luck to all the runners and walkers!
– Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Kiawahresort.com)
Parent Grief Support Group
If you’ve lost a child and are grieving, there is a six-week Gentle Heart Journeys Parent Grief Support starting in January. Each session is created to provide emotional support and skills to help you grieve and heal. Facilitators will be present to help guide you through your grief journey, as you learn to honor your loved one, keep them present, while continuing to live your own life fully. This program will be co-facilitated by Bonnie Compton, APRN, BC, CPNP, and Karen Horn.
This program is for parents:
- Who’ve lost a child aged birth to 18 years old.
- When it has been at least 3 months since the loss and within 3 years after the loss.
When:
January 16 – February 20, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Where:
The Life Guidance Center
3030 Ashley Town Center Dr.
Charleston, SC 29417
For more information, click here or call 843-718-1551
or email bonnie@bonniecompton.com.
-Submitted by Bonnie Compton
(Image credit: Bonnie Compton)
Traffic Alert Tomorrow: Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K
The Bohicket Half Marathon and 5k, sponsored by the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, is taking place on Seabrook Island tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am. Runners will be on the Seabrook Island course from 8:00 am until approximately 11:00 am. Please use caution during this time. Volunteers will be stationed at main intersections and other areas of the course to help remind drivers of the race and to direct the runners.
Continue reading “Traffic Alert Tomorrow: Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K”Kiawah Heart: How to Live Our Best Lives November 18
Kiawah Heart is an educational nonprofit organization committed to bringing health and wellness information to Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands through their speaker series. Join them for their upcoming program.
Perfect Timing:
How Aging Can Lead Us to Live Our Best Lives!
Presented by Maria Trozzi
Monday, November 18, 2024
5:00 – 6:30 pm
The Sandcastle @ Kiawah
Cost: $75
Join Maria Trozzi for this presentation as she maps out an achievable guide for all of us to find ‘our best life’ in its second half. From research and clinical experience, Maria uses insight, compassion, and humor to explore the challenges and hidden opportunities that come with aging. She describes the special case of ‘strivers’ and why chasing happiness is over-rated; how to use our ‘crystallized’ intelligence, choose new habits and retire others; and how to tame our anxiety about ‘what if’ that holds us back. Click here for information and tickets.
Traffic Alert: Savannah Highway and Main Road
According to the Charleston Police Department at 1:10 pm, expect delays on Savannah Highway near Main Road due to a vehicle fire. Emergency crews are on the scene working to clear the area. Please use caution and consider alternate routes if possible.
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–Tidelines Editors
Traffic Alert Tomorrow: James Island Connector
According to the Charleston Police Department, the 2024 James Island Connector Run will take place this Saturday, October 26, from 6:00 am to noon. Please be advised that the entire James Island Connector will be closed for the duration of the event.
Alternate routes are the Ashley River Bridge, Wapoo Cut Bridge and Folly Road. These routes will remain open to help commuters travel between downtown, West Ashley, and James Island.
–Tidelines Editors
Free COVID Test Kits Are Available
The U.S. Government is once again providing free COVID-19 Test Kits. You can order four free test kits per household through COVIDtests.gov. The tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants.
It is a good idea to have extra tests on hand if you have been exposed to COVID-19, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or just to give friends that may need a test.
Please note that many kits have had their expiration dates extended beyond what may be printed on the packaging. You can go directly to fda.gov to check test expiration dates.
You don’t have to pay for shipping, and you’ll never be asked for a credit card or bank account number. You only need to give a name and shipping address. If you’d like an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, you can submit your email address. Anyone who asks you for more information than that is a scammer. So, remember:
- Only go to COVIDtests.gov to order your free test kits from the federal government. When you click to order, you’ll be redirected to special.usps.com/testkits. If you’re following a link from a news story, double-check the URL that shows in your browser’s address bar.
- No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to “help” you order free kits. Don’t give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
–Tideline Editors
(Image credit: Istockphoto.com)
Reminder: You and Your Brain Workshop October 19
Saturday October 19
1:30-3:00 pm
The Lake House
Sponsored by Seabrook Island Village
Please join us for this informative, interactive workshop on maintaining a healthy brain for good overall health and longevity conducted by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Clinical Neuropsychologist and faculty member, Andrea Sartori, Ph.D.
This workshop is free of charge, open to all Seabrook Island residents and requires advance registration. The attendance limit is forty (40) since this is an educational program with discussion and group participation.
Hope to see you there!
Seabrook Island Village, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting residents to stay in their homes, maintain their independence and remain active in the community, as long as it is safe to do so. See our website for details or to volunteer. All are welcome.
This program is supported by a grant from the Town of Seabrook Island.
-Submitted by Margaret Wildermann for SIV
(Image credit: Seabrook Island Village)
Heads Up – Busy Traffic Weekend
The Kiawah Island Triathlon will take place Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 7:30 am until 12 noon. This is a USAT sanctioned intermediate distance competition featuring a .7-mile swim, 25.1-mile bike and 6.1-mile run. This race is currently the only intermediate distance triathlon in the Charleston SC area to feature an ocean swim.
The entire triathlon will take place within Kiawah Island Resort.
Traffic may be heavy on on Main Road, River Road and Betsy Kerrison from Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6 as a large number of participants, their family and friends, as well volunteers will be coming to the event. In addition, Freshfields may see many additional visitors.
– Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Kiawah Island Triathlon)
You and Your Brain Workshop October 19
Saturday October 19, 2024, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Seabrook Island Village /The Lake House
Seabrook Island Village (SIV) is hosting a small group, interactive workshop conducted by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Clinical Neuropsychologist and Neurology Department faculty member, Andrea Sartori, Ph.D. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Lake House from 1:30to 3:00 pm.
SIV welcomes all Seabrook Island residents to attend this free workshop and learn about brain health and what we can do to keep it. The attendance limit is forty (40) to promote robust discussion and ample time for questions. Advance registration is required at the SIV website: www.SeabrookIslandVillage.org. Reserve your spot today!
Continue reading “You and Your Brain Workshop October 19”Dragon Boat Charleston Fundraiser
Calling all Seabrook Island Dragon Slayers
past, present, and future.
Dragon Boat Charleston is having a fundraiser
and would love for you to participate. Bring a friend!
Dining for a Cause
October 8, 2024
48 Wine Bar
All food sales between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm will be donated to Dragon Boat Charleston. It’s a community event and Seabrookers are invited to be a part of it. Make a reservation to secure your spot now through Resy.com.
Dragon Boat Charleston is redefining cancer survivorship by promoting the physical and mental wellness of cancer survivors and their community through dragon boating.
–Tidelines Editors
-Submitted by Joanne Farrell